In 2017, worldwide investment in start-ups from the Food Tech and Agri-Tech sectors reached 10.1 billion dollars. A record for this sector, the financing of which has been booming for several years.
From the promotion of healthier eating, to the reduction of waste, via the all-important delivery platforms, worldwide Food Tech is a booming sector, in spite of the much publicised failures of promising companies (like Pronto in the UK).
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Read moreWorld Health Day was just a few days ago. There are so many innovations in this field, and the emergence artificial intelligence means they are accelerating fast. That’s why we’d like to introduce you to a few of the most promising start-ups within European MedTech (there are over 250,000), each of whom are revolutionising in their own way!
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Read moreCreated in 1995, the company Orchestra is a leader in children’s fashion and maternity products in France and in 48 countries. With more than 3 million customers and 600 stores, in 2017 the Orchestra chain achieved a turnover of 520 million euros, 20% of which originated internationally.
The Orchestra group, based in Saint-Aunès (near to Montpellier), has enjoyed significant growth since its creation, especially through the purchase of its competitors in foreign markets:
In 2002, Orchestra bought [...] Read moreKonbini is a new generation media company reaching 60 million unique visitors a year in over 30 countries. With their fresh take on journalism and relaxed vibe, Konbini has become a major player in the world of pop culture.
Konbini may already have made its mark among millennials, but their international success story is as yet unknown. David Creuzot and Lucie Beudet set up Konbini in 2008 to provide mega brands with a global platform capable of reaching young people throughout the [...]
Read moreDayuse.com is the world’s number one daytime hotel booking agent. The startup is opening up digital opportunities for a market that was previously invisible: daytime hotel room booking for several hours, with reduced pricing.
Just like his concept, Dayuse.com founder David Lebée is an atypical entrepreneur. During his tenure as General Manager of Hôtel Amour in Paris, he decided to make the 70% of unoccupied rooms in the hotel available for daytime booking. [...]
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